IND vs ENG Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today's 3rd ODI Between India And England?

IND vs ENG Match Prediction [Source: @englandcricket/x.com]

India will take on England in the third and final ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, February 12. Having already sealed the series 2-0, India will be aiming for a clean sweep while England will fight to avoid a whitewash.

India

India have been unstoppable in this series, excelling with both bat and ball. The second ODI in Cuttack was another showcase of their all-round strength. After being asked to bowl first, India restricted England to 304, thanks to a clinical bowling effort led by Ravindra Jadeja, who picked up 3/35 in four overs. Mohammed Shami, Harshit Rana, Hardik Pandya, and Varun Chakravarthy supported him well, each grabbing a wicket to keep the visitors in check.

In response, India’s chase was all about their skipper, Rohit Sharma. Making a sensational return to form, Rohit smashed his 32nd ODI hundred. Shubman Gill complemented his captain with a composed half-century, forming a solid opening stand. Though India lost a couple of wickets in quick succession, Shreyas Iyer (44) and Axar Patel (41*) ensured there were no hiccups, guiding the team home comfortably in 44.3 overs.

England

While England have shown glimpses of their best, they have struggled to close out games. In the second ODI, they put up a competitive 304 after deciding to bat first. Ben Duckett and Phil Salt gave them a strong start, and Joe Root anchored the innings with a fluent 69. Liam Livingstone provided the finishing touches with a quickfire 41.

With the ball, Jamie Overton was the pick of the bowlers, claiming two wickets, while Gus Atkinson, Adil Rashid, and Livingstone chipped in with one each. However, their efforts weren’t enough to stop India from chasing the target with ease. England will need to step up with a more collective effort to salvage some pride in the final game. 

IND vs ENG Head-to-Head Record In ODIs

How Will Surface The Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Behave?

The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium can be tricky, offering contrasting conditions in both innings. In the afternoon, fast bowlers won’t get much movement, forcing them to rely on cutters and slower deliveries. Spinners, on the other hand, could enjoy the dry and sluggish surface during the day.

Under the lights, batting becomes more comfortable as the ball comes onto the bat nicely. Seamers might find some assistance early on, but nothing too challenging for the batters. History favors teams chasing here, with four of the last five ODIs at this venue being won by the chasing side. Winning the toss and opting to bowl first seems the way to go.

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Players To Watch Out For In IND vs ENG 3rd ODI

India

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma has been in classic Hitman form lately. With 372 runs in the last 7 matches at a strike rate of 138.8, he’s been leading from the front. His ability to take down bowlers in the powerplay makes him a huge threat.

Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer has been a consistent performer for India. With 302 runs in the last 8 matches at an average of 37.75, he has been solid in the middle order. His ability to pace his innings and switch gears when needed is crucial for India.

Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeep Singh has been India’s go-to bowler in tough situations. He has snagged 12 wickets in the last 5 matches with an unbelievable economy of just 4.55. His accuracy at the death makes him one of the best in the business.

Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami has been on fire with the ball. With 10 wickets in the last 4 matches at an economy of 6.37, he has been breaking partnerships consistently. His ability to swing the ball early makes him a constant threat.

England

Ben Duckett

Ben Duckett has been England’s run machine. He’s racked up 402 runs in the last 7 matches at a staggering average of 57.43. His ability to rotate the strike and find gaps makes him a tricky batter to bowl to.

Harry Brook

Harry Brook is pure class with the bat. He has scored 343 runs in the last 7 matches at an average of 57.17 and a steady strike rate of 114.71. When Brook gets going, it’s tough to stop him.

Adil Rashid

Adil Rashid brings experience and control to England’s bowling attack. He has grabbed 9 wickets in the last 10 matches at an economy of 5.61, quietly doing his job and picking up key wickets.

Brydon Carse

Brydon Carse is a handy bowler who knows how to get breakthroughs. He has taken 8 wickets in the last 6 matches at an economy of 7.22. He might just be England’s X-factor in this clash.

Today's Match Prediction: IND vs ENG 3rd ODI

Predicted Top Performers

India – Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, Mohammed Shami
England – Ben Duckett, Adil Rashid, Brydon Carse

IND vs ENG 3rd ODI: Predicted Score

Predicted first innings score: 260-290
Predicted second innings score: 265-295

Predicted Result: The teams bowling first will likely have an edge in this match.

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